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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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